Occupational Therapy Program | Academic Standards
Statement
(Return this form to graduate@sage.edu)
Name:
Last First M.I.
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To: Program in Occupational Therapy
I wish to apply to the Occupational Therapy Program. I am aware of the criteria I must meet each year in order to maintain my status as an
Occupational Therapy major and to be eligible for continuation in the professional program.
I understand I must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all professional courses (OTH), and an overall 3.0 grade point average. Should I
achieve a grade of “C” in multiple professional courses, I understand I may be required to repeat courses or complete other remedial work to
assure competence for clinical practice. I agree to these requirements and understand that failure to do so could result in my dismissal from
the program.
I understand that I must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and judgment to remain in good standing and in
order to participate in the fieldwork education component of the program. I agree to maintain these standards at all times. I
understand that faculty retains the final decision to approve students for fieldwork placements.
The occupational therapy education process includes multiple fieldwork experiences. I understand students are responsible for
transportation arrangements to and from fieldwork settings. I also understand that I am responsible for obtaining yearly physical
examinations, immunizations, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in order to complete my fieldwork experiences.
In addition, fieldwork settings require students to be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history review. I understand students are
responsible for the costs of these processes.
I understand that I must be continuously matriculated in the program. In the event a leave of absence is required, this must be
requested and approved by Occupational Therapy Program Faculty in order for the student to maintain a place in the program and
eventually be eligible to graduate. A formal leave of absence must also be filed through appropriate college offices (see college
catalogue for more information).
I understand that it is my responsibility to review the additions and amendments to the Occupational Therapy Handbook on an annual
basis while a member of the program.
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